Herbie's kids add Red Maple to Lincoln Park

By: Clay Schuldt

NEW ULM – Lincoln Park received a new tree Thursday courtesy of the students in the Herbie’s Hangout after-school program. Seven kids with Herbie’s Hangout assisted New Ulm Park and Recreation intern Erica Dovhalionok in planting a new ...

May 8, 2026

High hopes for fishing opener

By: Fritz Busch

NEW ULM — The promise of warmer weather and favorable fishing appears to be creating interest for the Minnesota Fishing season opener on Saturday. “I’ve sold 20 pounds of leaches already. Worms are selling well too,” said R & R Bait ...

May 8, 2026

‘We are all in it together'

By: Clay Schuldt

NEW ULM - The New Ulm Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) held its annual Tourism Luncheon on Wednesday at Benny’s restaurant in the NU Franklin building. The purpose of the luncheon was to gather community stakeholders to share ...

May 8, 2026

Area roundup: Cathedral softball sweeps Springfield

PREP SOFTBALL CATHEDRAL 8, SPRINGFIELD 2 (GAME 1) CATHEDRAL 9, SPRINGFIELD 3 (GAME 2) SPRINGFIELD — New Ulm Cathedral finished conference play undefeated after a 8-2 and 9-3 sweep of Springfield in a Tomahawk Division doubleheader on ...

May 8, 2026

Vikings agree to a 1-year deal with receiver Jauan Jennings

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Jauan Jennings agreed to a one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday to give the team a needed third option at receiver. Agent Drew Rosenhaus said the deal could be worth up to $13 ...

May 8, 2026

Schmiesing brings talents to SMSU softball

By: Ari Selvey

NEW ULM – After starring on the New Ulm Eagles softball team, senior shortstop Lauren Schmiesing is taking her talents to Southwest Minnesota State University for next season. “I’ve always wanted to go somewhere for college [for ...

May 7, 2026